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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.99, 268.82 and 139.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.99, 268.82 and 139.00 is: 191.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.99 : 268.82 = 139.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.99/268.82 = 139.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.99x = 268.82 × 139.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.99x = 37,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,366.60/194.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.63

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